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Where 5-star Will Mencl ranks among top QBs in Oregon Ducks history
TL;DR
The Oregon Ducks secured a verbal commitment from 5-star quarterback Will Mencl, the top-ranked passer in the 2027 class. This commitment boosts the Ducks into the top five of the 2027 recruiting rankings.
Key points
- Oregon Ducks landed 5-star QB Will Mencl
- Mencl is the No. 1-ranked passer in the 2027 class
- Ducks jumped into top five of 2027 recruiting rankings
- Mencl is the first major QB recruit for Ducks under Dan Lanning
- Ranking differences exist between On3 and 247Sports
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The Oregon Ducks landed their biggest commit of the 2027 cycle thus far on Wednesday afternoon, getting a verbal commitment from 5-star quarterback Will Mencl, the No. 1-ranked passer and No. 13-ranked overall player in the 2027 class, according to On3.
With the addition of Mencl, the Ducks jumped into the top five of the 2027 recruiting rankings, continuing a streak of big-time commitments over the past couple of weeks.
While the Ducks have been an elite recruiting team over the last several years under Dan Lanning, Mencl is the first major quarterback that Oregon has landed during that time. While the Ducks have enjoyed the success of players like Bo Nix and Dillon Gabriel, they came to Eugene through the transfer portal. Even Dante Moore, who was once committed to Oregon out of high school, started his career with the UCLA Bruins before transferring to Oregon.
So, where does Mencl rank among the top QB commits in program history? That's a bit tricky to decipher, since we are looking at rankings from both 247Sports and On3, which differ a bit in how highly he is rated. According to On3, Mencl is the No. 1 passer in the class, and No. 13 player overall, but 247Sports is a bit lower on him, ranking him as the No. 6 passer and No. 76 player overall.
Here's a look at some of the top-ranked QBs in Oregon history, according to 247Sports:
- Dante Moore (5-star, 0.9977) — No. 3 QB
- Bo Nix (5-star, 0.9856) — No. 1 Dual Threat QB
- Ty Thompson (4-star, 0.9809) — No. 7 QB
- Kellen Clemens (4-star, 0.9769) — No. 5 QB
- Dennis Dixon (4-star, 0.9757) — No. 2 Dual Threat QB
- Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (4-star, 0.9662) — No. 6 QB
- Will Mencl (4-star, 0.9682) — No. 6 QB
Of course, there is reason to believe that 247Sports may bump up their rankings to match On3's in the coming months once they get more of a scout on Mencl, but for now, it's clear that even if he doesn't rise in 247Sports' ratings, he is among the top passers that Oregon has landed, particularly in the Dan Lanning era.
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Q&A
What is Will Mencl's ranking among quarterbacks in the 2027 class?
Will Mencl is ranked as the No. 1 passer in the 2027 class according to On3.
How does Will Mencl's ranking differ between On3 and 247Sports?
On3 ranks Mencl as the No. 1 passer and No. 13 overall, while 247Sports ranks him as the No. 6 passer and No. 76 overall.
Why is Will Mencl's commitment significant for the Oregon Ducks?
Mencl's commitment is significant as he is the first major quarterback recruit for the Ducks under coach Dan Lanning, enhancing their recruiting momentum.